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Bagan

Bagan (formerly: Pagan) is an ancient city located in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar.

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The Sad Story Behind New Bagan or Old Bagan in Myanmar
The Sad Story Behind New Bagan or Old Bagan in Myanmar

Before and while visiting Myanmar, we were concerned about the situation and did a lot of research in order to be ethical travelers. You can find more in our article about Travelling in Myanmar: is it Ethical? Is it Safe? We then looked a bit more into the history of Bagan: there used to be […]

Temples You Can Climb In Bagan (Includes GPS Coordinates)
Temples You Can Climb In Bagan (Includes GPS Coordinates)

There is something incredible about looking at the sunset or sunrise from the top of a temples in Bagan, among the thousands of shadows on this magical landscape. Despite a recent ban, there are still a few you can enjoy the view from. Pin This For Later Reasons for the Ban The temples in Bagan […]

Inle Lake

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Best places to eat in Nyaungshwe, Inle Lake, Myanmar
Best places to eat in Nyaungshwe, Inle Lake, Myanmar

We stayed in Inle Lake longer than we anticipated, and this is where we had the best food of our trip. Among the many places we tried, here are the best places to eat in Nyaungshwe, Inle Lake. Innlay Hut Indian Food House: a young and funky Indian spot If you want to have a […]

Best Things to do in Nyaungshwe, Inle Lake, Myanmar
Best Things to do in Nyaungshwe, Inle Lake, Myanmar

Nyaungshwe is the Inle Lake backpacker spot. It is authentic, cheaper than the other villages around the lake, easy to access with buses and to walk or cycle around. In addition to visit the lake with its floating villages and farms, we spent a lot of time in and around Nyaungshwe. Here is our to-do-list: […]

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Best places to eat in Nyaungshwe, Inle Lake, Myanmar
Best places to eat in Nyaungshwe, Inle Lake, Myanmar

We stayed in Inle Lake longer than we anticipated, and this is where we had the best food of our trip. Among the many places we tried, here are the best places to eat in Nyaungshwe, Inle Lake. Innlay Hut Indian Food House: a young and funky Indian spot If you want to have a […]

Best Things to do in Nyaungshwe, Inle Lake, Myanmar
Best Things to do in Nyaungshwe, Inle Lake, Myanmar

Nyaungshwe is the Inle Lake backpacker spot. It is authentic, cheaper than the other villages around the lake, easy to access with buses and to walk or cycle around. In addition to visit the lake with its floating villages and farms, we spent a lot of time in and around Nyaungshwe. Here is our to-do-list: […]

The Sad Story Behind New Bagan or Old Bagan in Myanmar
The Sad Story Behind New Bagan or Old Bagan in Myanmar

Before and while visiting Myanmar, we were concerned about the situation and did a lot of research in order to be ethical travelers. You can find more in our article about Travelling in Myanmar: is it Ethical? Is it Safe? We then looked a bit more into the history of Bagan: there used to be […]

Temples You Can Climb In Bagan (Includes GPS Coordinates)
Temples You Can Climb In Bagan (Includes GPS Coordinates)

There is something incredible about looking at the sunset or sunrise from the top of a temples in Bagan, among the thousands of shadows on this magical landscape. Despite a recent ban, there are still a few you can enjoy the view from. Pin This For Later Reasons for the Ban The temples in Bagan […]

Travelling Myanmar, Is It Ethical? Is It Safe?
Travelling Myanmar, Is It Ethical? Is It Safe?

After 50 years of isolation and oppression, Myanmar (formerly Burma) opened up to the rest of the world a few years ago and became a jewel for tourism. The country that used to be the least visited in South Asia became one of the hottest destinations in 2016. Like frozen in time with its thousands […]